Martinsville, VA vs Rocky Mount, VA

Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Rocky Mount, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Martinsville scores 63 compared to 73 for Rocky Mount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rocky Mount can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $784/month compared to $861/month in Rocky Mount — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinsville is more affordable at $92,500 median vs $181,400.

Median household income in Martinsville is $42,434 compared to $61,580 in Rocky Mount (-31.1%). While Rocky Mount is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsville spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Rocky Mount.